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Kinnikuman
キン肉マン
Genre Wrestling, Comedy, Sports
Manga
Author Yudetamago
Publisher Shueisha
Demographic Shōnen
Magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump
Original run 1979 – 1987
Volumes 36
TV anime
Director Yasuo Yamayoshi
Takenori Kawada
Tetsuo Imazawa
Studio Toei
Network Flag of Japan NTV
Flag of France TF1
Flag of Catalonia Canal 33
Flag of Valencian Community Canal 9
Original run April 3, 1983 – October 1, 1986
Episodes 137
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Publisher: Mattel Inc.
Serialized: M.U.S.C.L.E. toys (28 packs)
Original run: 1980
Volumes: 1 (6 panels)
Movies

Stolen Championship Belt
Great Riot! Seigi Choujin
Seigi Choujin vs. Mattel Inc ( is the world's largest Toy importing company based on revenue MUSCLE, ( M illions of U nusual S mall C reatures L urking E verywhere was a toyline of 2-inch tall monochromatic Kinnikuman has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies Ancient Choujin
Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujins
Hour of Triumph! Seigi Choujin
Crisis in New York!
Seigi Choujin vs. Soldier Choujin
TV anime: Scramble for the Throne
Director Atsutoshi Umezawa
Studio Toei
Network NTV
Original run October 6, 1991 – September 27, 1992
Episodes 46
Games

Colosseum Deathmatch (MSX) Flag of Japan
Muscle Tag Match (Famicom) Flag of Japan
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Ultimate Muscle: Aho vs Gen X (NES Rom Hack)
Scramble for the Throne (Famicom Disk System)
Dirty Challenger (Super Famicom)
The Dream Match (Game Boy)
Generations (PS2) Flag of Japan Flag of South Korea
Galactic Wrestling (PS2) Flag of the United States
Muscle Generations (PSP)
Muscle Grand Prix (Arcade)
Muscle Grand Prix MAX (PS2) Flag of Japan
Muscle Grand Prix II (Arcade) Flag of Japan
Related Works

Kinnikuman vs. The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by ROM hacking is The was released on February 21, 1986 by Nintendo as a peripheral for the Family Computer ("Famicom" console in Japan. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System or Super NES (also called SNES and Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit Video game console that was The is a handheld video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Galactic Wrestling Featuring Ultimate Muscle, known in Japan as, is a PlayStation 2 game produced by Bandai and sold The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. is a fighting Arcade game developed by Aki Corporation and published by Banpresto on Namco 's System 246 An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in businesses such as Restaurants Pubs Video arcades and Family Entertainment An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in businesses such as Restaurants Pubs Video arcades and Family Entertainment Okamarasu (pilot chapter)
Kinnikuman vs. Eraginesu (second pilot)
Kinniku Flash (special chapter)
Kinnikuman Special: Robin Memo (special chapter)
Tatakae!! Ramenman (spinoff)
Muscle Returns (special chapter)
Kinnikuman Nisei (sequel)

Kinnikuman (キン肉マン Kinnikuman?, lit. is a Spin-off from Yudetamago 's Kinnikuman Manga and Anime that was also made into an Anime. A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new Organization or Entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a Television series based on a pre-existing Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori A sequel is a work in Literature, Film, or other media that portrays events following those of a previous work Muscleman) was a manga created by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, under the pen name Yudetamago (which literally means "boiled egg" in Japanese). ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a Pseudonym adopted by an Author or their publishers to conceal their identity is the Pen name of the Japanese Mangaka duo consisting of story writer Takashi Shimada and artist Yoshinori Nakai The manga was published in Shueisha's Weekly Jump, and received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen manga in 1985. is a major publisher in Japan, headquartered in Tokyo. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan The Shogakukan Manga Award is one of Japan's major Manga awards sponsored by Shogakukan Publishing. is a Japanese word literally meaning few years which can have the following meanings Shōnen a typical Boy, from elementary school through junior high [1] An animated series was produced using the Limited animation technique. Limited animation is a process of making Animated cartoons that do not follow a "realistic" approach

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About Kinnikuman

Originally created as a parody of Ultraman, Kinnikuman was a clumsy goof of a superhero whose services were only called upon to battle monsters if no other superheroes were around. is a Fictional character featured in Tokusatsu, or "special effects" television programs in Japan or as he is better known is the hero of Yudetamago 's Slapstick Wrestling Manga Kinnikuman and a character in the sequel manga

Kinnikuman's powers came from eating garlic, which would gradually fill the "garlic meter" on his forehead until he could grow into a giant to fight the monsters. Allium sativum L, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the Onion family Alliaceae. His main attack was the "Kinniku Flash" beam.

As Kinnikuman developed, it began focusing exclusively on professional wrestling in which Kinnikuman would wrestle ridiculous parodies of popular Japanese superheroes and their adversaries, including "The Toilet Paper Mummy," a giant hand, and monsters based on things like pachinko machines and telephones. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do Toilet paper is a soft paper product used to maintain Personal hygiene after human Defecation or Urination. A mummy is a Corpse whose Skin and Flesh have been preserved by either intentional or Incidental exposure to Chemicals extreme is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman. is a Japanese gaming device used for amusement and prizes Although pachinko machines were originally strictly mechanical modern pachinko machines are a cross between a Basic principle A traditional landline telephone system also known as "plain old telephone service" (POTS, commonly handles both signaling and audio information The heroes and villains of Kinnikuman were collectively referred to as "Chōjin," (超人) which literally translates to "Supermen". The majority of the characters were made by fans who sent in chōjin character designs or ideas and were then incorporated into the story in various major and minor roles. Notable examples of main characters created in this manner include Warsman and Brocken Jr. One early minor character, Pandaman [1], was sent by Eiichiro Oda, who would later become well-known for his manga One Piece. is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the Manga and Anime One Piece. is a Japanese Shōnen Manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, that has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine

The story involves Kinnikuman (his real name is Suguru), a clumsy fool of a superhero, finding out he is the missing prince of the planet Kinniku, known for turning out the greatest superheroes in the universe. Being a clumsy fool, however, he must prove himself worthy of the throne. To do so, he enters into wrestling competitions and battles evil Chojin, ultimately culminating in a tournament between Kinnikumn and five pretenders to the throne (Kinnikuman Big Body, Soldier, Zebra, Mariposa, and Super Phoenix). Interestingly, many of Kinnikuman's allies begin as villains (Ramenman, Buffalo Man, Ashuraman, Warsman), or at least extremely arrogant heroes (Terryman, Robin Mask, Rikishiman).

As the popularity increased, an anime came about and lots of merchandising. (anime in Japanese, Amongst the most popular merchandise were the "Kinnikuman Keshigomu": erasers made in the shapes of the Kinnikuman characters. The kids were playing with them as toys and called them "Kin-Keshi" for short. They were subsequently marketed as such, and accessories like a wrestling ring were soon to follow.

The wildly popular Kinkeshi figurines came to the United States in the mid-1980s under the brand name M.U.S.C.L.E., which stands for "Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere". Kinkeshi (キン消し lit "Kin niku Eraser" is an extensive and popular line of Collectible Erasers an instance of the modern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the MUSCLE, ( M illions of U nusual S mall C reatures L urking E verywhere was a toyline of 2-inch tall monochromatic For this release, Kinnikuman was renamed "Muscle Man", leader of the heroic M. U. S. C. L. E. characters, the "Thug Busters," and Buffaloman was renamed "Teri-Bull" as the leader of the "Cosmic Crunchers" (although in a M.U.S.C.L.E. video game released for the NES, the Japanese names of the other major characters were used). MUSCLE, known in Japan as, is a NES wrestling game based on characters from the Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by The figures were only available in random assortments, and originally were only available in a sort of fleshy pink, but eventually other colors were used as well. Pink is a pale Red Color that was first recorded in the 17th century to describe the pale red Flowers of pinks, Flowering plants Accessories included a wrestling championship belt that opened up and could be used to carry figures, and a wrestling ring where most of the figures could be squeezed into a pair of plastic clamps and then whacked together using a pair of joysticks. M. U. S. C. L. E. would later inspire a similar American toy, Monster in My Pocket, in which the figures were based on typical western monsters rather than Japanese pro-wrestler parodies. Monster in My Pocket is a media franchise developed by Morrison Entertainment Group headed by Joe Morrison and John Weems (two former senior executives at Mattel) Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff

There have also been numerous Kinnikuman video games, anime, and other toys.

A sequel manga to Kinnikuman, called Kinnikuman II or Kinnikuman Nisei was written by Yudetamago, starring Suguru's son, Mantaro, and currently appears in "Weekly Playboy", a men's magazine published by Shueisha. There have been two "flashback" stories in this manga that feature Terryman and Robin Mask, respectively. Kinnikuman II is known as Ultimate Muscle in most English-speaking countries. Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Plus after Kinnikuman, there was a spin-off series for the character Ramenman, who was a popular character.

Theme songs

Kinnikuman (1983-1986)
Opening Themes
1. "Kinnikuman Go Fight!" (eps. 1-65) by Akira Kushida
2. is a Japanese Vocalist who is well known for his work in the Soundtracks for Anime and Tokusatsu productions most notably Taiyou Sentai "Honoo no Kinnikuman (Blazing Kinnikuman)" (eps. 66-124) by Akira Kushida
3. is a Japanese Vocalist who is well known for his work in the Soundtracks for Anime and Tokusatsu productions most notably Taiyou Sentai "Kinnikuman Sensation" (eps. 125-137) by Akira Kushida
Closing Themes
1. is a Japanese Vocalist who is well known for his work in the Soundtracks for Anime and Tokusatsu productions most notably Taiyou Sentai "Niku 2x9 Rock n' Roll" (eps. 1-65) by Akira Kushida, feat. is a Japanese Vocalist who is well known for his work in the Soundtracks for Anime and Tokusatsu productions most notably Taiyou Sentai Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman) and Tetsuo Mizutori (Yosaku)
2. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama. born December 25, 1938, is a Seiyuu from Tokyo. His name is often misread as Mizushima due to the similarities of the kanjis "Kinniku Mambo" (eps. 66-96, 107-124) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
3. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama. "Kinnikuman Ondo" (eps. 97-106) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman) and Minori Matsushima (Meat)
4. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama. born December 1, 1940, in Chiba Prefecture, is a veteran female Seiyū. "Kinnikuman Club" (eps. 125-137) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
Kinnikuman Kinniku-Sei Oui Soudatsuhen (Scramble for the Throne) (1991-1992)
Opening Theme
"Zudadan! Kinnikuman" by Kenji Suzuki
Closing Theme
"Getsu! Ka! Sui! Moku! Kinnikuman" by Kent Derricott

Story summary

Monster Hunters (#1-27)
This chapter has Kinnikuman protecting the Earth from various monsters in his own clumsy way. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama. is a former Television Announcer for the NHK in Japan. He retired in 1988 Kent Derricott is an actor and celebrity television personality, or Gaijin tarento, in Japan who was born on 3 March 1955 This is where he meets Terryman and Meat and learns that he is the prince of Planet Kinniku.
The 20th Choujin Olympics (#28-51)
Supermen from around the world compete to be number one Choujin. Kinnikuman represents Japan against China's Ramenman and returning champ Robin Mask of England.
American Tour (#52-79)
After becoming Choujin Olympic Champion, Kinnikuman must go to America to wrestle. In Hawaii he loses to Prince Kamehame, who becomes Kinnikuman's instructor and teaches him the 48 Killer Techniques. After that, Kinnikuman and Terryman go to the mainland and wrestle as the tag team "The Machine Guns".
Monster Hunters II (#80-89)
After defending his title, Kinnikuman and Meat return to life as usual in Japan. They later come up against the Horumon & Barbecue tribes on Planet Kinniku. When the Planet Rakka is invaded by Space Brigands, they join a Choujin "Magnificent 7" on Planet Rakka. Introduces Bibinba and Brocken Jr. .
The 21st Choujin Olympics - The Big Fight (#90-121)
When Kinnikuman is deprived of his champion title, "The Big Fight" is hurriedly arranged. This time Kinnikuman faces another Japanese choujin, Wolfman. Also the Soviet machine Warsman debuts. From this chapter on, it's all wrestling.
The Seven Devil Choujins (#122-159)
Deep in outer space, Seven Devil Choujins break free of their prison and are thirsting for chaos. Using Meat as their hostage, they demand to wrestle the Choujin Olympic champion, Kinnikuman.
The Golden Mask (#160-208)
The Silver and Golden Masks are the symbols of peace for the Kinniku Tribe. When the Golden Mask is stolen, the heroes must battle the Six Devil Knights. After that, their leader, Akuma Shogun, appears.
Dream Choujin Tag (#209-273)
When a tag tournament to decide the worlds greatest tag team is held, the remnants of the Devil Knights (Ashura and Sunshine) steal the Seigi Choujin's Friendship Power. After being abandoned by his friends one after another, Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great (actually Prince Kamehame, and later, Terryman in disguise) form the Muscle Brothers and fight to regain the Friendship Power.
Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne (#274-387)
With Kinnikuman scoring such glorious titles as 2-Time Choujin Olympic Champion and winning the Tag Tournament, his father King Mayumi decides to have his son Suguru (Kinnikuman) succeed the throne. The Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the Manga / Anime series Kinnikuman. Fearing Kinnikuman's Choujin Power, the Five Evil Choujin Gods select "Five Fated Princes" to challenge Suguru for the title. In order to prove himself rightful heir to the throne, Kinnikuman and his friends rise to the challenge.
Kinnikuman vs Terryman (Kinnikuman II Battle 9)
After earning his right to inherit his father's throne, Kinnikuman prepares to return to his home planet. Terryman realizes this is the last chance to test his strength against his friend Kinnikuman's, so he asks Kinnikuman to wrestle him. Kinnikuman agrees, and the two begin to train like never before. Terryman proposes to marry Natsuko after the match, but then she is badly hurt in a car wreck. She doesn't want her accident to affect Terryman's wrestling and insists that he not cancel the match.

Types of Chojin (Supermen)

Main article: Choujin

Terminology

A person whose strength and abilities far exceed that of a regular human's. is the Japanese word for Supermen. It is also the name of a fictional race from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman is the Japanese word for Supermen. It is also the name of a fictional race from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman
Indicates the level of a Choujin's strength, represented in levels of "Power" (ex: 950,000 Power, 10,000,000 Power), although it rarely seems to have an impact on the winner of a match. literally Superhuman Strength, is a system for measuring the strength of Choujin in Yudetamago 's Manga series Kinnikuman and
A tournament held by the Intergalactic Choujin Committee (宇宙超人委員会 Uchū Chōjin Iinkai?) in order to decide the best Choujin in the world. The is a fictional tournament from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Ultimate Muscle The is a fictional tournament from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Ultimate Muscle Currently 22 have been held, but only the 20th, 21st, and 22nd tournaments and the 19th English Qualifying Matches have been chronicled in the manga itself (the latter two appearing in Kinnikuman Nisei). Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori For some reason, they are always held in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
The power of unity mainly used by the Seigi Choujins, but as Sunshine once said "Friendship even exists amongst demons!". is a fictional villain from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. In the Dream Choujin Tag Arc, Ashuraman and Sunshine steal it so that the Seigi Choujins would particiapte in the tournament as enemies. Ashuraman ( アシュラマン) is a Fictional character who made several appearances during the superhuman wrestling manga Kinnikuman. Also, during the Throne Arc, Kinnikuman's brother Ataru Kinniku spoke of Genuine Friendship Power (真・友情パワー, Shin Yūjō Pawaa?). is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.
Latent power that emerges during a great dilemma. Unrelated to a Choujins personal power, it adds to their Choujin Kyoudo and increases it many fold. During the Throne Arc, Kinnikuman has his Kajiba no Kuso Chikara separated and sealed away, but eventually gains it back. Any Choujin can possess this ability, but it is much more prominent in the Kinniku Royal Family, where it is handed down from generation to generation.
Used by Choujins to settle disputes. The rules are similar to puroresu and mixed martial arts, except eye poking, biting, and attacks to the crotch are allowed. Professional wrestling in Japan is commonly referred to as in Japanese, short for "professional Mixed martial arts (MMA is a full contact Combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of Martial arts traditions and
  • Rules
They are basically limitless one-fall matches but with no weight classification system. At first referees were put in the rings, but as the series progressed the rulings and decisions were made from outside of the ring so as to not interfere with the fight. A referee is a person who has authority to make decisions about play in many Sports Officials in various sports are known by a variety of titles including referee Matches are won by forcing the opponent to give up, KO (this often means death), 3 Count Fall, and a 20 Count on the occasion of a Ring-Out. In Tag Matches the elimination of both opponents is usually required, but occasionally eliminating only one is allowable.
  • Violations
Weapon use and a third man trespassing during a one-on-one competition is strictly prohibited. Techniques that require the ringpost or ropes (ex: Choujin Hanging, Royal Stretch) are allowed, but when the ringposts are pulled out or the ropes are torn and used against the opponent they are viewed as weapons and therefore against the rules. However, weapons that are part of a Choujin's body (Warsman's Bear Claws, Buffaloman's Long Horns, Prisman's Rainbow Shower, etc. is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. is a fictional character who appeared in the final story arc of Yudetamago 's Manga series Kinnikuman. ) are acceptable. Likewise, attachments to the masks of masked Choujins (ex: Kinnikuman's head fin and Robin Mask's horn) are considered part of their bodies and therefore not an infringement of the rules. is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. The spikes on Neptuneman's vest also seem to be included in this. was a character in the comedic superhuman wrestling comic Kinnikuman.
Managed by the Choujin Enma, it is the land where the souls of dead Choujins are sent. is the Japanese name for Yama, the ruler of the underworld in Buddhist mythology Through undertaking serious labor a Choujin will receive Lifeforce Spheres (生命の玉 Seimei no Tama?), and if four are collected they can be revived (however, this will not work for people who have died from old age or illness). Therefore, whenever a killed Choujin reappears in-story without explanation, it can be assumed that they underwent this ordeal. However, there are Choujins who, while there, simply float around doing nothing.
Also referred to as Muscle Prophecy. Appears in the Throne Arc. It is a prophecy book written by Kinnikuman's ancestor which tells of the future. It contains information on the Kinniku Clan and all Choujins connected to them. No one can escape from this destiny (the only exception being Super Phoenix, whom Kinnikuman personally revives with his Face Flash technique). originally, was one of the and the main Antagonist of the final story arc of Yudetamago 's Manga series Kinnikuman. Furthermore, if a page from Prophecy Book is burned then that part of history is erased, and if a specific Choujins page is burned the same will happen to them. The first victim of this was Kinniku Ataru.
The birthplace of Akuma Shogun and homeland of the Choujin Gods. is a fictional character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman.
The currency used within the Choujin World. A currency is a unit of exchange, facilitating the transfer of Goods and/or services It is one form of Money, where money is
The currency used on Planet Kinniku. A currency is a unit of exchange, facilitating the transfer of Goods and/or services It is one form of Money, where money is

Characters

Main article: Kinnikuman characters

Films

Main article: Kinnikuman Movies

Muscle Returns

Muscle Returns (マッスル・リターンズ, 1996, Kakutou Ace, Kadokawa Shoten) was a one-shot follow up story set 8 years after Kinnikuman's conclusion. The following is a list of characters from the Manga / Anime series Kinnikuman. Kinnikuman has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies ( is a well-known Japanese Publisher, based in Tokyo. Kadokawa has published many Manga titles as well as magazines such as Newtype In it, a very powerful Choujin named Buki Boy bursts onto the scene and easily takes out Warsman, Terryman, and Buffaloman, leading to a climatic show down with Kinnikuman. is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. is a character in Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Ultimate Muscle is a character from Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. or as he is better known is the hero of Yudetamago 's Slapstick Wrestling Manga Kinnikuman and a character in the sequel manga The story contained a few inconsistencies with Kinnikuman Nisei (which began publication two years later), one of which being the appearance of a young Kevin Mask. Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori His mask was different, resembling his father's, and according to his starting age in Nisei (18) he shouldn't have even been born when this story takes place. Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori

The story was edited/fixed and re-released in 2001 in the Jump Remix series. Kevin Mask's look was changed into that of a little boy in school clothes, rather than looking like he was 14 with Robin's armor. Meat, who was supposed to be in suspended animation while the story took place, was replaced by Geronimo. Even with these corrections, it still doesn't fit into Kinnikuman Nisei canon well.

Manga to anime changes

Techniques

Main article: List of Techniques in Kinnikuman

Episodes

Main article: List of Kinnikuman episodes

Games

One-on-one fighting game. Here is a list of episodes to the Anime series Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Scramble for the Throne. MSX was the name of a standardized Home computer architecture in the 1980s is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game)
  • Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Buffaloman, Ashuraman, Brocken Jr. MUSCLE, known in Japan as, is a NES wrestling game based on characters from the Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits
2-on-2 tag match fighting game. A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game) Released in the United States as M.U.S.C.L.E.. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the MUSCLE, known in Japan as, is a NES wrestling game based on characters from the Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime In the American version, Brocken Jr. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the was replaced with Geronimo. A Rom Hack that transformed the game into characters from Ultimate Muscle, entitled Aho vs Gen X, surfaced in early 2007. ROM hacking is Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori
A scroll action game based on the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne. The Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the Manga / Anime series Kinnikuman. The was released on February 21, 1986 by Nintendo as a peripheral for the Family Computer ("Famicom" console in Japan. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits
  • Kinnikuman Characters: Kinnikuman, Buffaloman, Neptuneman, Super Phoenix
An action role-playing game featuring characters from several Shōnen Jump series. is a 1988 RPG game for the Nintendo Famicom published by Bandai. The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits An action role-playing game or action RPG is a common name for a type of computer or video game which is closely linked to the Console role-playing game genre sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan
  • Characters: Kinnikuman, Super Phoenix, Soldier, Zebra, Mariposa, Big Body, Kinnikuman Great (Secret), Terryman (Secret)
One-on-One fighting game. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System or Super NES (also called SNES and Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit Video game console that was Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game)
  • Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Brocken Jr. The is a handheld video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
One-on-one fighting game. A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game)
A game-site for I-Mode users where players can create their own Choujins. NTT DoCoMo 's i-mode is a Wireless internet service popular in Japan. is a major publisher in Japan, headquartered in Tokyo. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan NTT DoCoMo 's i-mode is a Wireless internet service popular in Japan.
One-on-one fighting game. The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ( is a Japanese game development firm It was founded April 1977 as Hoei Sangyo Co A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game) Released in the United States as Ultimate Muscle: The Path of the Superhero. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
  • Characters: Mantarou, Terry the Kid, Seiuchin, Gazelleman, Jade, Clioneman, Scarface, Dead Signal, Tel-Tel Boy, MAXman, Kevin Mask, Rex King, Checkmate, Fork the Giant, Hanzo, Bone Cold, Kinnikuman/Old Kinnikuman, Ramenman/Old Ramenman, Buffaloman/Old Buffaloman, Kinnikuman Soldier (Ataru)
A pachinko game based on the anime series. is a Japanese gaming device used for amusement and prizes Although pachinko machines were originally strictly mechanical modern pachinko machines are a cross between a is an entertainment company specializing in the manufacture of Pachinko machines
  • Characters: Kinnikuman, Mantarou, Terryman/Kinnikuman Great, Terry the Kid, Ramenman/Mongolman, Seiuchin, Robin Mask/The Barracuda, Kevin Mask, Warsman/Chloe, Scarface, Brocken Jr. Galactic Wrestling Featuring Ultimate Muscle, known in Japan as, is a PlayStation 2 game produced by Bandai and sold Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits , Jade, Buffaloman/Possessed Buffaloman, Gazelleman, Sunshine/New Sunshine, Checkmate, The Ninja, Hanzou, Kinkotsuman, Bone Cold, Geronimo, Wolfman, Kamehame/Kinnikuman Great, Canadianman, Specialman, Akuma Shogun/Goldman, Ashuraman, Black Hole, Pentagon, Neptuneman/Quarrelman, Big the Budou/Neptune King, Mayumi, Harabote, Ricardo/Lord of Darkness, Ilioukhine
An expanded version of the Nintendo GameCube game Kinnikuman Nisei: Legendary Choujins vs. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. New Generation Choujins. Contains Singles Matches, Tag Matches, Survivor Modes and more. released in the United States as Galactic Wrestling. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
The same game as Kinnikuman Generations but with 3 new characters (Screw Kid, Kendaman, and Soldier) and some new Story Modes. The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits Also, Akira Kamiya returns as the voice of Kinnikuman. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama. or as he is better known is the hero of Yudetamago 's Slapstick Wrestling Manga Kinnikuman and a character in the sequel manga
  • Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman/Kinnikuman Great II, Ramenman/Mongolman, Robin Mask, Warsman/Chloe, Brocken Jr. is a fighting Arcade game developed by Aki Corporation and published by Banpresto on Namco 's System 246 An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in businesses such as Restaurants Pubs Video arcades and Family Entertainment , Wolfman, Pentagon, Benkiman, Mantarou, Kevin Mask, Buffaloman/Possessed Buffaloman, Akuma Shogun/Goldman, Ashuraman, Sunshine/New Sunshine, The Ninja
One-on-one fighting game. A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game)
  • Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman/Kinnikuman Great II, Ramenman/Mongolman, Robin Mask, Warsman/Chloe, Brocken Jr. is a fighting Arcade game developed by Aki Corporation and published by Banpresto on Namco 's System 246 Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese Toy making company as well as the producer of a large number of Plastic model kits , Wolfman, Geronimo, Kinnikuman Soldier (Ataru), Pentagon, Benkiman, Kinniku Mantarou, Terry the Kid, Kevin Mask, Jade, Checkmate, Scarface, Ilioukhine, Barrierfreeman, Buffaloman/Possessed Buffaloman, Mister Kamen, Springman, SteCasse King, Black Hole, The Mountain, Atlantis, Akuma Shogun/Goldman, Ashuraman, Sunshine/New Sunshine, The Ninja, Junkman, Planetman, Sneagator
  • Storymode Appearances: Meat, Mayumi, Harabote, Bibinba, Canadianman, Speacialman
  • Special: People who order the game receive a Meat-kun bank.
The same as Muscle Grand Prix but with additional playable characters and a story mode that covers the Seven Devil Choujins and Golden Mask arcs. Also contains a Tournament Mode in which between match animations differ depending on which Choujin you choose and who your opponents are.
  • Battle Characters: Kinnikuman
  • Support Characters: Terryman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Ramenman, Brocken Jr. is a fighting video game developed by Ganbarion and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto Japan founded on , Buffaloman, Ashuraman
  • Help Characters: Meat, Mayumi
A versus fighting game featuring numerous characters from Shōnen Jump comics. A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game) sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan
  • New Characters: Super Phoenix, Zebra, Mariposa, Big Body, Neptuneman, Big the Budō
The sequel to Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix, this will cover the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne arc. An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in businesses such as Restaurants Pubs Video arcades and Family Entertainment The Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the Manga / Anime series Kinnikuman.

In popular culture

Other

Kinkeshi
Main article: Kinkeshi
Yoshinoya
Yoshinoya (吉野家) brand gyūdon was often depicted as Kinnikuman's favorite food, although the character for ya was usually changed from 家 to 屋, making it 吉野屋 (but whether this was done intentionally or for copyright reasons is unknown). Kinkeshi (キン消し lit "Kin niku Eraser" is an extensive and popular line of Collectible Erasers an instance of the modern Yoshinoya at Tsukiji fish market by supermatsubokkurijpg|thumb|Flagship shop in Tsukiji Fish Market]], established in 1899 is the largest chain among beef bowl (or gyūdon Gyūdon (牛丼 often literally translated into English as beef bowl, is a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of Rice topped with Beef or as he is better known is the hero of Yudetamago 's Slapstick Wrestling Manga Kinnikuman and a character in the sequel manga At the time, Yoshinoya had been going through rough times and even filed for bankruptcy, and so Kinnikuman is often credited with helping with their revival. Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against As an act of gratitude, Yoshinoya sent Yudetamago special made bowls with their name written in them. is the Pen name of the Japanese Mangaka duo consisting of story writer Takashi Shimada and artist Yoshinori Nakai According to Yudetamago, there were no Yoshinoya restaurants in their hometown, but they knew of the chain from TV ads. Chain stores are Retail outlets that share a Brand and central management and usually have standardized business methods and practices For this reason the gyuudon shops in the manga were actaully modeled after Nakau shops and were only named Yoshinoya. Yoro Notaki, an izakaya chain, was often depicted as well since they served gyuudon at the time (the no longer do today, though). An is a type of Japanese drinking establishment which also serves food to accompany the drinks
Morinaga
In the early chapters of the manga, various Morinaga goods such as potato sticks, cocoa, and ottotto would appear. ( is a Confectionery company in Tokyo, Japan, in operation since August 15, 1899. Cocoa is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of the cacao tree from which Chocolate is made The then-president of Morinaga was very pleased with this and proposed a tie-in with Yudetamago. A tie-in is an authorized product based on a media property a company is releasing such as a movie or Video / DVD, Computer game, Video game This also included serving as a sponsor for the TV anime. (anime in Japanese, However, the tie-in was cancelled after the Glico Morinaga case in 1984. The Glico-Morinaga case, also known by its official designation Metropolitan Designated Case 114, was a famous Extortion case in Japan, primarily directed
Wrestling Moves
As the series became more popular, real-life professional wrestlers began using techniques such as the Kinniku Buster and the Cross Bomber. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff
29th Anniversary
Because 2008 marked the 29th (Niku in Japanese) Anniversary of the manga's serialization, various plans such as Kinnikuman Day (see below), a DVD Box Set of both TV anime and all 7 movies, and Kinnikuman Film Festival in Shinjuku have taken place, with more planned for later in the year. is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities is one of the 23 Special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative center housing the busiest train station in the world ( Shinjuku Station
Kinnikuman Day
The Japanese Anniversary Society has decided that every Friday 29th (Kin Niku in Japanese) shall be Kinnikuman Day. The above mentioned film festival took place on February 29, 2008. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours

See also

References

  1. ^ 小学館漫画賞：歴代受賞者 (Japanese). The following is a list of characters from the Manga / Anime series Kinnikuman. The Kaijū Extermination chapters of Kinnikuman featured several monsters that destroyed portions of Japan or attempted to capture the main characters The following is a list of Tag teams that appear in Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and its Sequel Ultimate Muscle The Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the Manga / Anime series Kinnikuman. is the name given to the main group of Seigi Choujin in Yudetamago 's Manga and Anime series Kinnikuman and it's sequel Kinnikuman Kinnikuman has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies is the Pen name of the Japanese Mangaka duo consisting of story writer Takashi Shimada and artist Yoshinori Nakai Ultimate Muscle The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as, is a Manga and Anime series made by Yoshinori is a Spin-off from Yudetamago 's Kinnikuman Manga and Anime that was also made into an Anime. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Shogakukan. Retrieved on 2007-08-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.

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